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How To Be An Expert
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 20:17
We used to think being an "expert" meant memorizing information. Turns out we were wrong. Learn the three essential factors that define "expert" in the modern age.
Sensor Tower -- The Elder Scrolls: Blades pulls in over $1.5 million on iOS
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 22:53
Mobile players are clearly hungry for console-quality RPGs. Elder Scrolls: Blades makes almost $50,000 a day from in-game spending.
5 companies are testing 55 self-driving cars in Pittsburgh
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 21:30
The Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI)'s initial self-driving report reveals that 5 companies are testing 55 cars in the city.
Don't believe the 5G hype-killers -- at least, most of them
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 21:19
There's good reason for the 5G hype we've been hearing over the past couple of years: It's going to be transformative, so ignore (most of) the naysayers.
Empowering Women Might Be The Key To Rebuilding Neglected Communities
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 21:03
Women are the overlooked heroes underrepresented communities deserve. And empowering them might be the key to rebuilding neglected neighborhoods and creating sustainable local economies.
Why I Will Never Invest In The Stock Market
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 21:00
We are taught from early on to participate in the stock market with the doctrine "invest early, often, and always". The truth is we don't have any control over the market, and it puts you at needless risk.
These Two Millennial Authors Want You To Acknowledge Your Feelings At Work
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 20:34
Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy believe in bringing your full self to work each day. As two millennial leaders, they have learned first-hand what it's like to try to reconcile the differences between "work life" and "...
How To Network: 3 Steps To Crush Your Next Networking Event
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 20:17
The mere mention of the word "networking event" can make some people break out into a cold sweat.Being in a room with total strangers and having to strike up new conversations can cause anxiety in even the most confident...
PlayStation 4 sales near 100 million milestone as Sony readies for PS5 transition
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 20:08
Sony released its financial results for the fiscal year 2018, revealing that PlayStation 4 sales are now at 96.8 mill as of March 31.
The Organization That Wants To Ensure That Underrepresented Doesn't Equal Underestimated
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 18:58
Raising money as a founder is challenging. But raising money as an underrepresented founder takes that challenge to a whole new level. One woman saw this challenge as an opportunity to facilitate change. Kiki Mwiti found...
Arbor Day Ambitions: How An Agriculture Startup Plans To Populate The World With Trees
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 18:44
Carrie McClain, the founder of Little Saps, proves that innovation can be found in unexpected places -- in her case, the Fraser Fir trees populating the lush, rolling hills of Appalachia.
U.K. Government To Transform 1790s Scottish Cashmere Mill Into World Leading Mountain Biking R&D Hub
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 18:09
Plans for a world-leading Mountain Bike Innovation Center in Scotland could combat the deindustrialization of the Tweed Valley, believe promotors. The projects to benefit from a central government grant pot of £260 mill...
AT&T defends 5G E: 'Reporters aren't fans', but it's faster than LTE
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 18:07
It's generally not a good look when anyone attacks reporters to defend a product or service, but AT&T has taken the 5G Evolution debate to that level.
Startup Accelerators: Contributing To Or Working Against Tech Diversity?
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 17:29
Getting into a prestigious startup accelerator is--especially for first time founders--a proof point that many investors look for to confirm whether or not they will invest. If diverse founders cannot get into an acceler...
The DeanBeat: Reinvention at the GamesBeat Summit
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 17:00
Multiple speakers at GamesBeat Summit 2019 talked about reinventing themselves for different waves of renewal in the game industry.
Partnership on AI: Algorithms aren't ready to automate pretrial bail hearings
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 17:00
Algorithmic automation for pretrial bail may do more harm than good and shouldn't be used, says Partnership on AI, a group of 80 tech and human rights orgs.
5 Essential Steps For Women Who Want To Become Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 16:54
Becoming an entrepreneur is never easy, but the rewards can be enormous. Before starting down the path to entrepreneurship, however, be sure you've done these five important things.
Why This Irish Brand Is Getting Global Interest For Their Designs
Forbes - 26 Apr 2019 16:37
Tucked away in the vegetable market of Dublin is a pottery studio that's showcasing the beauty of Irish design -- and capturing interest in the US and Europe, far beyond its humble headquarters.
Ford to deploy up to 100 autonomous cars by the end of 2019, expand testing to third city
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 16:18
Ford plans to deploy as many as 100 driverless vehicles by 2020 and to expand testing to a new city, executives revealed during an earnings call.
Slack makes IPO filing public: 82% revenue growth last year but deeply unprofitable
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 15:46
Slack confirmed its IPO plans by making public a securities filing showing the communications platform is still growing but remains deeply unprofitable.
Dutch carrier KPN backs Huawei, but only for non-core 5G network gear
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 15:05
The Chinese networking gear maker has found another buyer in Europe for its 5G networking gear, though it's being limited to providing non-core hardware.
Risk of Rain 2 will add new survivors, stages, and bosses in Early Access ahead of 2020 launch
Venture Beat - 26 Apr 2019 15:00
Developer Hopoo Games is telling fans what to expect over the next 12 months. Risk of Rain 2 has sold more than half-a-million copies so far.